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    Utah Elk

    Heading to Utah this fall!! Didn’t expect to see successful!! Drew mid season rifle Boulder Elk hunt. Is this a good unit?? All kidding aside, I know the potential this unit holds and so looking forward to the hunt!!!
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    Powder

    Sight for sore eyes.
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    Refund date

    I’m a NR. Years past always applied in the elk deer antelope draw. Considering switching to apply for sheep this year. When does Idaho refund the tag fee when applying for sheep?? Just curious how long Idaho holds on the money assuming a person does not draw.
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    tent

    Looking to purchase a new tent. Checking out Big Anges. Anyone have any expirience with them? Looking for a durable lightweight tent for September/October high country type backpack hunts. 2 person. Have used Hilleberg Nano 2 GT for many years. Great tent. Its getting pretty beat up so...
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    Interesting price

    Interesting observation I had today. Ive been working up loads for my 375 H & H recently. My dad use to have a 375 while back and has gotten ride of it. Neverless he had some bullets left over from his reloading that Ive dug out. Box of 50 Hornady Spire Point. 270 Grains. $6.70 on the...
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    Barnes X

    Long story short. I aquired a good number of Barnes X bullets mostly .284 and .300 in various weights, he doesnt reload anymore and I inherited them. I dont have much expirience with the old school Barnes X bullets. I dont expect them to be like the new Barnes bullets on the market today...
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    WY Sheep

    I am writing this for not me. My father. We're from Montana. After doing some crunching of the numbers, its coming to a realistic conclusion he'll never catch up the point game to draw a unit where theres not issues with wilderness and guide requirements. Hes in his earily 60's and in...
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    WY sheep

    I am writing this for not me. My father. We're from Montana. After doing some crunching of the numbers, its coming to a realistic conclusion he'll never catch up the point game to draw a unit where theres not issues with wilderness and guide requirements. Hes in his earily 60's and in...
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    elk planning

    For those who are up to speed on Arizona draws/units. Im thinking this year might be the year to get serious about trying to burn my elk points in AZ. Ive got 12 total points going into this years draw. Thinking a late hunt might be the best option for me? Ive never hunted Arizona before...
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    2 my cent comparison

    I read alot on here people asking which optic's etc. I have been a long time Lieca bino lover and have what its worth my opinion on some glass. I love my Lieca Ultravids. They are approx 10 years of age, great glass. Im glad I bought them when I did, they have exploded on price since my...
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    My 3 hour dink

    Montana treated me well this year. Enclosed 3 pictures at the end, Picture of my bull, picture of my father at camp we set up, and a picture of the bull when I scouted him. Not a great picture through the spotting scope, still learning how to do that better. Scouted prior to season for a few...
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    S9 Colorado Sheep update

    Cheers fellow sheep enthuistists. Its been an un believeable run from the time I found out I drew the Sangres ram tag. Wanted to post a report on the hunt. Unfortunately, no sheep has hit the dirt, yet? Injury has taken us off the mountain for the time being. More on that later on the...
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    earily season success?

    Any news or rumors of earily season sheep seasons, inperticular the archery sheep guys in CO?
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    unit 67

    Anyone know of outfitter(s) or pack services who operate within unit 67 for elk. Normally we do our own packing if we are successful but circumstances may dicate getting assistance if we are lucky on getting a bull. This is for unit 67 muzzy elk. Looking for just a packer, not an outfitted hunt.
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    sheep shape?

    A common term is sheep shape when anyone is talking sheep hunting. There is more than 1 way to skin a cat to get into sheep shape. Just curious what everyones views and thoughts are on this topic?
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    Sheep rifle

    Just posting this to see what others think and might be a good conversation thread too. I drew a S9 rifle sheep tag in CO. Sangre do Cristo's. Ive got 3 rifles narrowed down for this that I have, like, and shoots well, and know will do the job. From what I have gathered this is very rugged...
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    S9 CO Sheep

    I posted this in the sheep section of this forum but throught it might just as apporite to include within the Colorado section as well as its fitting for both sections. Thanks everyone who have congratulated me on getting the tag on the other post. One MM member already contacted me with the...
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    S9 CO Sheep, Mind going wild, preparations going into motion

    Thanks everyone who have congratulated me on getting the tag on the other post. One MM member already contacted me with the offering to answer questions, that is awesome. Looking forward to speaking to you on the phone. Mind is going wild. Sleep at night is tough to find since I learned of...
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    Porcupine

    Seems my yard is the local porcupine hangout. Killed 3 the last acouple of weeks to prevent any further damage to the tree;s and risking my dog getting a mouth full of quills, shes gotten 1 bite full, not sure if she'll actually bite one again or if learned her lesson? Before disposing of them...
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    switching from sheep to goat??

    Been applying as a NR for years for sheep in Idaho. No surpirse with no tag. This year Im starting to think I might give up on the sheep in Idaho and switching to goats instead. Realize the odds are better but still a long shot. Doing some research now on the possibilty of it. Anybody else...
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    Primers

    FYI for anyone in the Rapid City SD area. I had to make a trip down there yesterday, stopped by Cabela's. As of yesterday they had tons of CCI primers on the shelf with no limit on how many a person can buy. I witnessed acouple guys buying multiple bricks so who knows if any are left by...
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    case seperation

    How many of you had cases do this before? This is a 300 Ultra Mag, from Remington Brass. Think that brass was on 3rd time loaded.
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    reload snake loads

    LAST EDITED ON Mar-04-13 AT 03:04PM (MST)[p]I was searching the internet the other night at gun stuff. Was looking at Calhoons web site. I read an article wrote about making a snake load from pistol rounds. So I decided to give it a try. Had some brass for my 357 Mag laying around. I had...
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    Lyman Case Prep Xpress

    LAST EDITED ON Feb-26-13 AT 10:52PM (MST)[p]I just tried out my new reloading toy. So far, am very pleased with it. Prep 200+, 22 Hornets tonight. Saved tons of time and my hands/wrists didnt hurt from the process using hand tools. Actually looking forward to plugging it back in and doing more.
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    Old Powder

    Any of you run into this? Last night, reloading just a few odd balls getting cauhgt up, the powder can was pushed to the back of the cabinet and got overlooked for quit some time. Thought I should use it up, esp with the reloading shortage in supplies these days. I loaded a few and quit with...
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    Tarp

    For use while backpacking in spike camp to hunt from. What, if any, do you carry for a tarp? If I do, Ive been just carrying those cheap blue tarps I can buy cheap from Walmart or wherever. They serve the purpose but thinking I might want to upgrade to a lighter/less bulkier item to carry...
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    bullets

    LAST EDITED ON Jan-07-13 AT 01:56PM (MST)[p]Whats your opinions on bullets? I have shot 250 grain SST's with 2 pellets of magnum triple 7. Chornograph at +/-2000 fps out of my muzzy. Ive hunted a few years with this load, killed some animals. However, not overly impressed with bullet...
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    Montana Bulls

    You make the call. Is it worth hunting in Montana where the wolves ate all the elk? I know Ive read and heard people saying it aint worth coming to Montana. All kidding aside. Im a resident. Been hunting the same basic area the last 8 years, heres this years bulls that myself and my father...
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    Antelope Rifle Opener

    Anyone get out for Antelope opener here in Montana? Feeling alittle depressed, first year in over a decade didnt get out chasing them on opener. Didnt draw the tag as a resident... Weather is about the same for antelope opener here in eastern Montana as most years. Very common for crappy...
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    Dog backpack/saddlebags

    Looking for a backpack for my German Shepherd. 2 reasons, getting tired of packing her food and water when we go out scouting or hunting. Secondly, with wolves starting to be able to get hunted, want something to show obviously shes a dog and not a wolf or coyote. Any brands or models any of...
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    Raffle winner

    Any of you have your hopes up to have them crash down? Yes would be my guess. Heres the latest example of this senerio in our family of winners and losers of the hunting app's game. Got a call saying one of us one the Wild Sheep Foundation Raffle. I was like, seriously (had my hopes up)...
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    Barrel Break In

    How many of you have a barrel break in procedure for a new barrel? Just curious who bothers going through a procedure and if so what procedure you use. Ive been using Calhoon's guidelines for any new rifle I obtain.
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    190 grain Berger

    Been working up loads in my new Kimber Montana 300 WSM. Its picky on loads. Starting to get a base line of what might be some possible leads. One of the better ones is using 190 grain Bergers. Anyone else used these? If so, like/dislike?
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    Blood Bath

    Prairie Dogs. Took last year off shooting dogs due to many of the places I could shoot had the plague here in SE Montana. The good news is for any who may be wondering, the numbers are starting to bounce back in many of the places around. Had my first shoot of the year this afternoon. Almost...
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    Deer/elk reminder

    For those NR's who plan on trying to hunt Montana this season, deadline for the deer/elk is March 15th. I already bought my tags and lics (resident) and have my special applications for deer and elk completed. Good luck.
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    Score

    What are your thoughts on this? Seems like every year score is becoming more and more talked about in the size of animals and quality of the actual hunt? Or is it just me? Just saying in general, magazines, articels, internet, etc etc. I like to have an idea what something scores if I...
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    Picture taking

    Never tried too much taking pictures through my spotting scope until recently. Any suggestions on whats the best way to get the best pictures? I bought an adaptor and honestly I think its a piece of cr+p. Do most of you use a adaptor or just hold the camera up to the glass? Any suggestions...
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    Kimber 300 WSM

    Just picked up a new gun last week, looking forward to start playing around with it and hopefully find a load I like and to hunt with next season. Kimber Montana 300 WSM. Been shooting the Ultra's and Weatherby's for a while now, but this gun has appealed to me for a while. Can never have...
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    New Hunting Partner

    Little off subject but its the off season. Last month picked up hopefully my new huntin buddy. Shes a German Shepherd. Been taking her on my daily conditioning hikes up through the hills the last acouple of weeks to help her burn off some puppy energy. I think she'll do fine going out to...
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    Elk hunt

    Winter time always finds me reviewing previous hunts and thinking ahead towards future hunts. My father and I had a good elk hunt this year. This year marked the 7th straight year hunting the same area. Over the years we have learned much about the area to add to the memory bank. Weather was...
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